Introduction of a microsurgical in-vivo embolization-model in rats: the aorta-filter model.

Vascular thrombosis with subsequent distal embolization remains a critical event for patients. Prevention of this life-threatening event can be achieved pharmacologically or mechanically with intravascular filter systems. The ability to evaluate the risk of embolization of certain techniques and pro...

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Main Authors: Lucas M Ritschl, Andreas M Fichter, Monika von Düring, David A Mitchell, Klaus-Dietrich Wolff, Thomas Mücke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/24587143/pdf/?tool=EBI